2D Materials and Membrane Group

Membranes and Nanofluidics Group (2D Materials and Membrane group) Research in 2D materials and membrane group encompasses a range of multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas in Physics, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. The main scope of our research is the novel synthesis and construction of application-oriented devices based on two-dimensional (2D) crystals to explore new physical phenomena. We are actively engaged in the design and development of 2D materials based membranes and nanofluidic devices for probing fundamental molecular transport at the nanoscale and their potential applications in our daily life. We also explore magnetic, superconducting and other unusual physical properties of 2D materials. Our research mainly involves preparation and characterisation of membranes, engineering the pore dimensions and pore structure by chemical functionalization and developing surface modification strategies for fabricating functional membranes for diverse applications such as water purification, separation, and related technologies. Other major activities include developing high throughput techniques to realise large area membranes for applications such as gas separation, pervaporation, desalination, membrane-assisted catalytic reactions, barrier coating, organic solvent nano-filtration, membranes for healthcare technology, and (bio) pharmaceutical purification.